Last time I spoke about ankle sprains in general and how it might happen and different severities of it. Today I’ll be more specific and speak about a Grade I ankle sprain and the different rehabilitation phases and how to manage it.The overall goal is to initially reduce inflammation, increase range of motion (ROM) and […]

The rugby world according to Ockie Oosthuizen (ex Springbok prop) (to really appreciate this, you must have played the game in its “old” amateur form!)  It is largely unknown to players and followers of the modern game that rugby started off purely as a contest for forwards in opposition in line-outs, scrums, rucks and mauls. This […]

An ankle sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments. Ligaments are tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect one bone to another. They help to stabilize joints, preventing excessive movement.Sprained ankles often result from a fall, a sudden twist, or a blow that forces the ankle joint out of its normal position. Ankle sprains […]

Do you have problems with your balance? Does it affect your daily living? What’s the cause and what can you do to improve it? These are some important questions that most of us would normally just brush aside.Simple answer is we have to develop our Proprioception and our Vestibular Sensitivity. Now you probably asking yourself, […]

by Steve PeraltaYou don’t need a six-pack or washboard abs to be happy or healthy…but they’re pretty cool to have.  Most men (and some ladies) wished they had them.  I’m not going to go into too much detail in this post, but will succinctly share with you my Top 10 Tips for creating a flat, […]

 When embarking on any sort of physical activity a good warm up and stretching session is of utmost importance, this is the one thing all experts can agree on. However there is much debate as to which style of warm up or method of stretching that should be used. The idea of a warm up […]

Steve Peralta – Integrative Wellness Coach and Founder of H.E.A.LA path to Holistic Energised Artful Living…As an earnest musician, Steve Peralta had aspirations of becoming famous for his well-crafted songwriting, but it was Heat Magazine’s coining of the name “Six-Pack Steve” which seemed to stick and garnered him the most attention. At least this tells […]

The foot and ankle joints are a very complex and interesting interaction of the ligaments which hold them together and the muscles which try to control them.Chronic overuse injuries in the runner are an extremely common condition and sadly restriction of movement in the foot and ankle joints are often overlooked. In the average person […]

Do you have pain at the outer side of the knee or thigh? You could have ITB friction syndrome.This condition is exacerbated by sporting activity and is commonly seen in runners, cyclists and endurance athletes. What is the ITB?The iliotibial band is a thickening of the fascia and connective tissue that envelops the whole thigh.  […]

  Modern Athlete Magazine September Issue: Ask an Expert  QuestionOver the years I have suffered from regular niggly injuries from running as well as other sports like soccer, tennis and rowing. I usually go to a Physio to be patched up, but have never been to a Biokineticist before, and am wondering if that would […]